Jet ski painting or wrapping

[Epsorenson]

Hi ... Anyone happen to have a recommendation in Southern California? Considering either painting or possibly a wrap on an FX1. Thanks

 

[Quinc]

If you plan on riding it a lot (going to get beatup and scratched) I would save your money, paint it yourself with some topside paint and buy graphics on ebay.

 

[Epsorenson]

If you plan on riding it a lot (going to get beatup and scratched) I would save your money, paint it yourself with some topside paint and buy graphics on ebay.

Topside paint huh. Spray it?

 

[E350]

https://www.amazon.com/Exotic-Signs-Yamaha-FX-1-Graphic/dp/B0056H5SJK

I don't know if you are considering going stock or not but just a head's up, the bottom hull on the stock FX1 was purple not white:

 

[Quinc]

Topside paint huh. Spray it?

I have had good luck with the roll and tip method.

 

[Epsorenson]

I have had good luck with the roll and tip method.

Do you know if the original paint top and bottom on the Fx1 is gelcoat?

 

[E350]

Do you know if the original paint top and bottom on the Fx1 is gelcoat?

Theoretically it could be gelcoat because unlike the SJ which is made out of SMC, the FX1 is made out of fiberglass, but no, it was painted with Dupont Imron.

 

[mthomps]

I would just stop doing things to the hull and ride it. Just my opinion, don't get snappy.

 

[Jcary85]

+1 for roll and tip. I used Epifanes two part on my havoc and is holding up well. Finish is very good considering it was painted with a roller and paint brush.

 

[Epsorenson]

Thanks guys. Here is the “new” fx1 by the way